Oscha Cairis

Thread: "Best Baby Carrier?"

I volunteer with a lending library and our most popular carriers with our volunteers and patrons are Happy Baby OG, Lenny Lamb Lenny Light, Oscha Cairis and Coorie, Kinderpack, Tula, Soul AseemA, Integra solar, meh dais and half buckles. I’m sure I’m forgetting some because it’s true that what people love varies so much between users. What we volunteers generally don’t like: Lillebaby (only has a narrow and wide setting so a lot of time where it doesn’t fit baby well), ergobaby (not a bad carrier, just most of us find it bulky and much prefer the feel of other carriers), mabe carriers (quality is dubious and they don’t really promote safe Babywearing) artipoppe (this is more because the company is icky and doesn’t promote safe babywearing, not a lot of experience with the carriers) and any carrier that is actually a carry assist but marketing misleads people into thinking it’s handsfree (hippie Joey knockoffs, buckle ring sling types) Other things to note: Apron style carriers are minimal carriers. They tend to be favorites for a lot of people during the first year as they tend to feel better for many people’s pelvic floor. They also are lightweight and pack small. You can also easily sit while wearing baby in them. Waterfall carriers have stiffer waists, can be bulky, and tend to shine after baby is a year. Men tend to prefer waterfall waists. These aren’t true for everyone, as I have definitely worked with people who had the opposite experience. You will have to wear either carrier high on your waist when they are small so that they are close enough to kiss. You will also want to consider your needs. X or H back, ease of switching between wearers, back carry, hip carry, ease of breastfeeding in carrier, dual or one direction adjust. It’s a lot to consider so trying different carriers out is definitely the easiest way. You can also check out theBabywearing.ot and letstalkbabywearing on instagram to see lots of carriers in action and see their reviews.

Thread: "Best Baby Carrier?"

Can we just make this comment the automatic mod comment for people looking for carriers? So awesome 👏

Thread: "What’s Your Holy Grail Carrier for Babies?"

The Oscha Cairis is my favorite one and done workhorse carrier. I also loved the DidyKlick 4U when baby was smaller.

Thread: "Onbuhimo vs. Meh Dai pros/cons?"

I (sort of) have these carriers. I own an onbuhimo and an Oscha Cairis (their half buckle carrier). Do you want to be able to front carry? If you do, you'll have to go with a meh dai as an onbuhimo is super awkward for front wear. If you're fine with back wear only it's a great option. It's very compact and quick/easy to get on by yourself. Onbuhimos are pregnancy compatible because there is nothing pressing on your abdomen. An onbuhimo might be rough with back pain, there is no waistband to carry some of the load. All of baby's weight is on your shoulders and upper back. Typically you'll need to build up some stamina with daily shorter wear sessions until you're more comfortable. YMMV if that's going to be feasible for you. A meh dai will be more versatile. You can still front wear kiddo, but you can also get them into a high back carry like an onbuhimo only with more support. IMO my half buckle is inconvenient to bring out of the house, the straps are 7' long each and it's a juggling act trying not to drag them on the ground. It's slower to get on. I've only had full buckle carriers previously so that's my biggest beef with this carrier, not everyone feels this way though. My onbuhimo is left in my car, it's the carrier that I use out of the house most. I keep my other carriers in the house as I mostly use them when my toddler is being clingy/fussy/grumpy instead of general baby transportation because he can run now.

Thread: "What’s the best baby carrier you’ve used that actually works for everyday life?"

A half buckle. I went for a custom because I'm picky about patterns but Oscha's Cairis is a great option. Girasol and Didymos also make some nice ones.

Thread: "Controversial but I actually like the Baby Bjorn Harmony"

Have you tried LennyLamb, Oscha, or Kinderpack? Oscha has the Bairn(full buckle) and the Cairis(half buckle) that are exceptionally comfortable. I would recommend you try LittleZenOne’s try before you buy program where you can test out different carriers. There’s really no better way to find a carrier that works for you than trying them on and using them.

Thread: "Does it exist? Light carrier for summer heat but also has good lumbar support."

Yeah when I tried the cotton in store it was night and day difference.

Thread: "Onbuhimo vs. Meh Dai pros/cons?"

I used NP onbuhimos and Wildbird/VS ring slings (hip carry position) throughout my pregnancy to carry my young toddler (18 months as of pregnancy reaching full term). I bought an Oscha Cairis toward the end of the pregnancy and was able to put her up in that as well, but didn't use it as much since it was a lot more fabric to wrap (not as quick and hotter). I plan to use it more for the newborn. I do not have back issues though, if anything I prefer the onbuhimos because I have the back muscle to carry comfortably with them.